Kara Nesvig
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Local designers use sewing skills to make masks for hospitals
As people in the Twin Cities continue to practice social distancing and quarantining to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, local fashion designers and clothing… → Read More
The pandemic gets ugly: The local beauty scene is forced to close shop
As part of an order from Governor Tim Walz, local salons and spas must close their doors until at least March 27. This has forced… → Read More
COVID-19's impact on retail: Store closings, online sales, and virtual styling
A shutdown like this can be incredibly damaging to a small business that depends on regular customers popping by to shop. Still, local retail stores… → Read More
Flea markets, mega sales, West Elm in the North Loop: Fashion happenings this week
There’s a plethora of fabulous fashion-related sales and activities happening this weekend, so get a head start on spring and do a little treasure hunting.… → Read More
Arctic Market returns, gh2's 90% sale, and other fashion happenings this week
These warmer-than-average winter days have us yearning to fill our closets with spring clothes and eschew coats for dresses and bare legs. … → Read More
Vintage rock tees, resort wear, and mega sales to get you out of the winter doldrums
If you’ve got the winter blues, you are definitely not alone. … → Read More
Don't go to Jared: Shop local for jewelry this V-Day
Whether you’re happily coupled up, approaching your tenth wedding anniversary, going on tons of Tinder dates, celebrating Galentine’s Day, or treating your single self, getting… → Read More
U of M student's Nike shoe design combines Africa's past and future
Born and raised in Nigeria, Taoheed Bayo moved to the United States six years ago. These days, the 22-year-old is a freelance model and mathematics… → Read More
After triumphs in L.A., Maria Stanley returns to MN to create new cozy, eco-friendly designs
Maria Stanley left her home in Forest Lake at the age of 18 and headed to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of being a… → Read More
The Nail Ninja crew is creating some of the best nail art in the Twin Cities
What’s it like to paint masterpieces on fingernails? Meet Andrea Storlie, a nail tech who has been serving up major nail inspiration for over 15… → Read More
A shopping guide for the dudes in your life: Dad, your brother, Uncle Bill, your BF, and BFF
Is the hardest person to shop for during the holidays your dad? If he doesn’t golf or drink bourbon, WTF are you supposed to get… → Read More
Urban Outfitters is probably leaving Uptown. Is Uptown now alive?
Urban Outfitters is looking to get the fuck out of Uptown. → Read More
Shop local (and score deals) at these MN stores on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
You know what time it is: It’s time to put on your stretchy pants, drink a ton of wine, eat plate after plate of turkey… → Read More
Shop local this season at these women-owned businesses
Ready to do some shopping? Of course you are. → Read More
Meet F*ck Fifty, a MN-made face oil brought to you by two business- and beauty-savvy friends
Rather than spending money on products, friends and F*ck Fifty founders Zelda Curti and Susan Griak decided to create their own super serum meant… → Read More
From Target to 44th & France: Casey and Jamie Carl share a love for fashion at Serge + Jane
The 44th & France shopping district has a cool new tenant. → Read More
Levi's denim pop-up, Mpls Vintage Market, and after work sales: Upcoming fashion happenings
What’s on your agenda for the weekend, fashion friends? … → Read More
Foodie shops, an indie book store, and sweet shoes: Your guide to shopping in Uptown
Uptown may not be the same place Prince wrote a song about, but that doesn’t mean you should write it off.… → Read More
Foodie shops, an indie book store, and Swedish shoes: Your guide to shopping in Uptown
Uptown may not be the same place Prince wrote a song about, but that doesn’t mean you should write it off.… → Read More
Raunch, hotdish, and daytime yuks: 3 can’t-miss shows at 10,000 Laughs Fest
Now in its ninth year, 10,000 Laughs Festival has gone from a small-but-mighty group of local favorites telling jokes at Comedy Corner Underground (the first… → Read More